Definition for red state - Oxford Dictionaries Online (World English)

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	red state (red state) noun a US state that predominantly votes for or supports the Republican Party. Compare with blue state. Origin: from the typical colour used to represent the Republican Party on maps during elections		More words in this category ballot counter 1 election electoral electoral roll hustings instant runoff voting majority polling day postal vote presiding officer proportional representation purple state returning officer simple majority split squeaker swing ticket Nearby Words red salmon red sandalwood Red Sea red setter red shift red snapper Red Square red squirrel red star red state red tabby red tape red tide red top Red Tory red velvet cake red wiggler red wolf red zone